QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY While skin disorders are commonly seen in paediatric emergency departments (PED), the exact frequency of the various dermatological conditions is unknown. Our aim was to evaluate the occurrence and spectrum of skin disorders in an urban PED and the need for a dermatological opinion. METHODS The medical records of patients attending the PED during 120 days over a 1-year p...

BACKGROUND Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (CCPs) are autoantibodies directed against citrullinated peptides. Rheumatoid factor (RF), an antibody against the Fc portion of IgG, is known to form immune complexes and contribute to the etiopathogenesis of various skin disorders. C-reactive protein (CRP), an acute-phase protein, increases following secretion of interleukin-6 from macrophages and...

Individualswith darker skin types comprise themajority of the global population. By the year 2050, the United States census data suggest that at least 50% of Americans will represent darker racial ethnic groups. There are myriad cutaneous advantages associated with deeply pigmented skin. The unique photoprotective effects of increased epidermal melanin minimize photodamage and decrease the inci...

background and purpose: nosocomial infection is a threat to patient safety. in this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of alcohol-based handrub solutions recommended by the world health organization on skin integrity of health care providers. methods: this experimental study was carried out on 40 healthcare personnel of 17 shahrivar hospital, amol, iran, in 2016. the subjects were select...

 Gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting.  General disorders and administration site conditions: malaise, peripheral edema, pyrexia.  Immune System Disorders: Drug hypersensitivity to include facial edema, urticaria, angioedema and laryngeal edema.  Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: myalgia  Nervou...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of bacterial vaginosis and skin disorders in patients with autoimmune antibody positivity.STUDY DESIGN: This retrospective study consisted 80 positivity. All were evaluated for presence disorders. Cervicovaginal smears used definitive diagnosis vaginosis. RESULT: We found 13.75% (11/80) cases. 1 (9.1%) 10 (90.9%) cases had positive negative groups respe...

Background: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) comprises a group of genetically determined skin fragility disorders, which are characterized by blistering of the skin and mucosa, in response to little or no apparent trauma. These disorders represent heterogeneous phenotypes and are associated with various complications ranging from localized skin fragility to neonatal death. Nevertheless, the term "Epi...

Beyond regulation of male sexual function, the increasing evidence shows that androgens and androgen receptor (AR) have a variety physiological pathological effects on skin. Skin cells express all metabolizing enzymes are required for independent skin synthesis development hyperandrogenic related disorders such as acne, hirsutism androgenetic alopecia. Targeting various elements function metabo...

Occupational skin disorders, in particular inflammations, dryness and erythema, in 80% of cases affect the skin of hands. The most frequent diagnosis, in over 90% of cases of occupational skin diseases, points to an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. Our aim was to study the prevalence of self-reported skin symptoms on hands and forearms in different populations. The study was conducted o...